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BTO Solicitors LLP - Construction

BTO Solicitors LLP

Glasgow, Scotland
+1 other location
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
0141 221 8012
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Considered a ‘go to’ construction team for contentious and non-contentious matters. Experts in all issues straddling construction, property and insurance and vast experience in working on high profile building and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and internationally for contractors, developers, consultants, insurers and construction professionals.

Support clients across sectors including: infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate, retail, hospitality, industrial/distribution, student accommodation, transport, education, insurance, charities, social housing and market leaders in handling complex construction claims, dealing with disputes with insurance, liability and quantum issues for contractors and insurers. Clients also have access to our specialist construction Solicitor Advocates.

Fantastic project managers in adjudications, representing clients in nearly 50 adjudications in the last 6 years alone. Also offer innovative pricing arrangements for certain cases via a pain share/gain share mechanism.
Provide a ‘one stop shop’ construction and health & safety offering for ‘real time’ assistance on site issues arising from the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

  • Advising a main contractor in a series of 4 adjudications in relation to a dispute arising from office refurbishment work to a Grade A listed building in central London..
  • Advising a main contractor prior to and throughout a c£4million final account dispute in relation to the construction of a new hotel in the south of England.
  • Advising a national house builder on the construction aspects of the sale of its house-building and timber frame manufacturing business to a UK plc.

Testimonials

Petrochemical Plant client

Fraser Hopkins and the BTO team recently advised on a complex series of adjudications. Fraser worked tirelessly and with good humour to unpick the issues providing clear, practical and timely advice to the client and broader advisory team.

Building company client

BTO, primarily Fraser Hopkins, has been legally representing BBP for a number of years now. This is on a wide-ranging mixof construction related law issues, both pre and post construction. BTO understands our business’ philosophy, its Directors and effectively has been an extension of that in those matters where it acts on our behalf. Of course, that is aligned with the legal parameters so it is a partnership. BTO works to deadlines and has a high success rate in dispute resolution matters. We are very pleased with that representation and where conflict cannot be avoided or amendments to standard forms of contract require it, we anticipate BTO’s continued representation on our behalf going forward.

Housing Association client

BTO have been providing legal services to Partick Housing Association for the last 10 years. Whilst the areas which we require legal advice and support are by in large recurring this year we found ourselves in a potentially difficult situation on a financial dispute. We engaged BTO to provide legal advice which would allow our Board to make an informed decision in respect of this matter. Through the BTO lead partner on contentious construction, Fraser Hopkins, our Board were provided the relevant information enhancing their understanding of the issues and enabling them to make informed decisions.

Fraser’s strategy for dealing with this challenging issue combined with his clear advice on how best to progress our position saw us reach a conclusion to this matter, producing a settlement which met our needs without recourse to significant expenditure and time on legal proceedings, thus achieving a very satisfactory outcome for the business.

Housing Association client

I am absolutely delighted to recommend BTO for the services that they have provided to Argyll Community Housing Association particularly with regard to a complex contractual legal matter.

The service they have provided has been efficient, effective and invaluable. They were able to assess and act on our behalf to ensure that we mitigated our exposure to risk. The matter is complex and they have provided invaluable insight and legal advice. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Housebuilder client

I found you very efficient, professional at all times, speedy in your responses with clear and understanding instructions at every level. Entirely approachable and was a great help.

John Hunter, Hunter Consulting, Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator and expert witness on delay and quantum matters

BTO are a firm that you want to have on your side in complex construction disputes. They are prepared to go the extra mile with everything that they provide. In particular, Fraser Hopkins and his team provide experience, attention to detail and high standards of professional integrity ensuring that the commercial interests of clients are at the front of their service.

Prominent West of Scotland Golf Club client

Michael Kitson brought expertise, professionalism and sound common sense to the negotiations and in guiding the Club’s project team through the process.

Housing Association client

BTO have provided a first class service on every occasion and we can rely on their experienced team to provide prompt and accurate legal advice… We look forward to continuing our working relationship with BTO in the future.